[X4U] Inexpensive Mac compatible handheld digital audio recorder?

[Randy B. Singer]

On Aug 12, 2008, at 12:48 PM, Zane H. Healy wrote:

> Some more details seem to indicate that this is only for Board  
> Meetings, and I'm recommending using a laptop.  Now to figure out  
> about a microphone from the looks of things.  It would need to hook  
> up to a late 2006 17" MacBook Pro, preferably without needing to  
> use my Presonus Firebox (though I could bring it since I need to  
> attend the meetings).
>
> Any recommendations on a suitable USB Microphone that would work  
> for roughly a living room or a bit larger size space?

The built-in microphone might work.  I've used the built-in  
microphone in my Powerbook to record depositions.

You might want to check out this free software:

Audio Recorder (free)
http://homepage.mac.com/benshan/

You can use the Griffin iMic to attach any microphone you like:
http://is.gd/1oWt

The standard digital mic jack in your Macbook Pro is problematic to use.


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Randy B. Singer
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Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance
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